Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission because the proposed development integrates well with the existing dwelling and the character of the streetscape, and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area by reason of overshadowing, overlooking, or overbearing appearance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change from a hipped to a half-hipped roof profile is compatible with the existing dwelling and the mix of house designs in the vicinity, ensuring no significant loss of visual harmony in the streetscape.
- The rear dormer is visibly contained within the roof plane and, due to a separation distance exceeding 26 meters and existing mature screening, will not result in any undue overlooking or loss of privacy for neighboring properties.
- The development is consistent with the zoning objective 'to protect and/or improve residential amenity' and complies with the qualitative standards for extensions set out in the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 Map 1Zoning Objective ASection 8.2.3.4 Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-Up AreasSection 8.2.3.4(i) Extensions to Dwellings
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report concerns a third-party appeal at 7 Riverside Drive, Rathfarnham, a semi-detached dwelling in a low-density suburban area. The applicant seeks permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the construction of a new ground floor extension, alongside a major attic conversion involving a change of roof profile from hipped to half-hipped, a rear dormer, and a front roof light. The primary grounds of appeal from residents at Woodside Grove related to potential...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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